Archive for the ‘Health & Fitness’ Category

Forget the magic diet-pills & overnight miracle meds to burn fat ‘n flab! When it took months or years to put on all that weight, it’s clear its gonna take more than a few days or nights to burn it off! Here’s the skinny on how you’ll reach your goal weight, soon(er!!!) than you would without knowing and following these tips. Count your daily calorie intake – write down, with the help of google/bing, how many calories you take in [...]

While ellipticals have only come into the workout scene fairly recently, they have fast become more popular than treadmills. Here’s some insight into how the two compare – worth a read before you buy or use either or both of them.. The plus point in a treadmill is that it provides a better training experience for a dedicated runner/jogger than an elliptical trainer. So, if you’re into marathons or walkathons, the treadmill might be better for you, esp. during the [...]

Stop procrasti-dreaming of a perfect butt.. No more excuses!! Get off ur seat & try these exercises to get the perfectly well-toned, firm & lifted derriere! I’ve always had more of a sitting job & so I maintained an exercise routine to stay in shape, apart from a healthy diet. Hour-long walks/runs, gym workouts or even tennis/ badminton/squash work well for me. However, if you need to trim only your butt, these are the best ways to reach that goal [...]

Everything from yoga to pilates to strength/cardio-training to healthy eating habits – ALL to lose the baby-weight FAST(er) Let’s start by understanding the Post-baby belly flap What Causes It? - The skin stretches with your expanding belly but may not shrink back to its pre-pregnancy state - Excessive weight gain - Twin-or-more pregnancy - Previous pregnancies - Sun damage - The LARGEST factor is heredity. Some women’s genes give them better collagen and elastin formation, so the skin can [...]

Here’s 10 simple yet important things to remember if you want to simply stay slim forever or maintain your weight, especially if you’ve worked hard to get into shape. Exercise daily – walking/ running or any cardio workout for 30 mins, yoga/pilates, etc. Pump some iron2-3ce a week – rem, more repetitions or sets with lower weight is better for toning; More weight is required if you’re building muscle. Breathe right – watch a baby breathe & emulate him/her – [...]

The flu season is upon us and before we let it take its toll on our routine, festivities and holiday spirit, let’s get in-the-know of how to keep the flu at bay. Wash your hands A LOT (with warm water, if possible) 1. Use a hand sanitizer frequently – keep some in your purse, car, office – everywhere. 2. Keep your hands off your face as far as possible. 3. Get loads of Vitamins C & D. 4. Have only [...]

Love dimples but not when they’re off the face??? You’re not alone! This is Cellulite – the orange-peel appearance of the skin’s surface or crater-like bulges and hollows, which give it that generally lumpy and uneven appearance. Unsightly indeed! Let’s get rid of it…. Use a good cellulite cream – Trilastin is supposedly the best and claims to reach into the middle layer of the dermis unlike any other cream & lift and firm saggy skin, reduce cellulite in four [...]

Here are 35 Indian Home Remedies for everything imaginable, from headaches to asthma, wrinkles to warts & more, w/o doctors & medicines. 1) Asthma: Take 1 tsp honey and 1/4 tsp cinnamon powder and mix them well before consuming. For people who are in their early stages of asthma, a perfect home remedy is to boil 8-10 cloves of garlic in 1/2 cup of milk and consume it during night time. Take very hot water and add a tsp of [...]

Here’s 10 things to remember when you’re preparing the turkey for thanksgiving & before you indulge in the very elaborate thanksgiving meal. 1. Have a bowl of light soup or salad to fill you up a bit before the actual Turkey meal. 2. Select a breast piece over the leg – it’s the leanest part. 3. If you’re cooking, bake or roast the turkey; don’t fry it. 4. Go for low-fat low-sodium broth, rather than your roast drippings. If you [...]